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RIM’s getting ready to refresh the BlackBerry Torch 9800, by the looks of it. The next Torch looks an awful lot like the original, but much like the Dakota that was leaked earlier today, the real changes are under the hood: 1.2GHz processor Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE Tri-band HSPA 14.4Mbps 3.2-inch VGA 640 x 480 capacitive display…
Remember that new BlackBerry Storm we saw leaked in the fall? Apparently it’s moving forward and going into production, according to an anonymous tipster. SurePress is likely out, and a 3.7-inch screen, OS 6, 512 MB of RAM, a 1 GHz processor are likely in. As for the OS, it’ll probably launch with OS 6.1,…
On top of the new WebWorks SDK for the PlayBook and Payment Service, RIM made another announcement at DevCon Asia yesterday: developer tools for BlackBerry OS 6.1. The new OS will include stuff like a magnetometer (better known as a digital compass, so your phone can tell direction), support for OpenGL-ES 2.0 for better 3D…
We’ve heard the code-name Dakota tossed around for some time, mostly in reference to a BlackBerry in the traditional candybar form factor with both a touchscreen and a physical QWERTY keyboard. A single early prototype had surfaced around this time last year, but today a newer device and some solid-looking specs are making the rounds.…
Along with the BlackBerry PlayBook WebWorks SDK, RIM announced the opening beta of their Payment service, which won’t only allow in-app purchases, but also content unlocking, and subscription services. This program has been in the works for over a year now, so it’s good to see it’s finally coming to the public. Correct me if…
RIM has had the Adobe AIR SDK available for developers to make apps for the upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, but for those looking for something a little more accessible, RIM has released the software development kit using WebWorks, based on languages like HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. As you might expect from the DevCon announcement of…
Google Places for iPhone just got an update to include the Hotpot review and recommendation service that launched on Android back in November. Hotpot is basically a social review system that lets you give an overall rating for businesses found on Google Maps, more specific thumbs-up or thumbs-down ratings for particular aspects, and the option…
Yesterday during our liveblog, you might remember us noting some guy getting up and saying “Thank you! Fuck yeah! Woo!” in the middle of the Verizon iPhone 4 announcement. As it turns out, that was The Daily Show’s John Oliver, reporting on the momentous occasion, and documenting the the revolutionary coup against the AT&T regime.…
One of the few distinctive differences of Verizon’s iPhone 4 which was announced yesterday is that unlike AT&T, it includes a Personal Hotspot to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hub and share your wireless internet with up to 5 devices. AT&T iPhone 4 owners may be making puppy-dog eyes over not getting the feature,…
As expected, OS 6 for the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 has been released, but not by Telus – rather, regional no-contract carrier Mobilicity is the first one out of the gate with the upgrade. OS 6 offers a lot of upgrades to the entry-level BlackBerry, like universal search which helps you find stuff online and…